When I was a kid, one of my best friends was a toy racing car. I loved my cat pretty much more than anything else in the world because we had a non verbal understanding, and he was independent and non dependent (except for food). But I get so lonely from lack of social interaction even though I find social interaction very difficult and tiring and others find me difficult because I just don't 'get it'. Fluorescent lighting gives me a headache, and I can't sleep in a room with a neon bulb on. Lightning and thunder would really scare me and very young, the washing machine going into spin was terrifying. I was fascinated by car engines and read Haynes manuals at the age of 4. Anything mechanical I was interested in... I'm most happy when I'm emersed in my favourite thing (music and loudspeakers/amplifiers)

I'm glad you pronounce Asperger's properly. You remind me of when I was younger, you are really working hard. I used to walk into water too, right over my head, I just kept going! Wool is scratchy, whistling drives me crazy, and because it was a different time I was beaten for it. Another thing is that our immune systems are often compromised, so illness is too familiar. Sport, is a puzzle to me, I just don't get it. In Australia that is not a good look :) of course I don't care. Thanks, I appreciate your effort.